Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Volunteers have removed nearly two tonnes of waste from St Martin's beaches as Unilever Bangladesh and Kewkradong Bangladesh led the International Coastal Cleanup 2025 on the ecologically sensitive island, mobilising hundreds of youth and local residents to protect its fragile coastline.

A total of 500 volunteers from universities and local communities collected 1,850 kilograms (around 2 tonnes) of waste from the island's beaches during the drive.

The waste, including food wrappers, plastic beverage bottles, bottle caps, plastic bags, utensils, lids and abandoned fishing nets, was transported to the mainland for safe disposal, reports UNB, citing a press release on Sunday.

This year's cleanup was arranged on the first ...